Job overview

The Team at SWB Pharmacy are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious Rotational Pharmacy Assistants to join our friendly team to rotate working in the brand new, state of the art Midland Metropolitan University Hospital which is now open, our new Sheldon Block Pharmacy which is due to open later this year and also Sandwell Health Campus Pharmacy.

Band 3 - Rotational Pharmacy Assistant:

If you possess an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services/equivalent and have successfully been offered this position after interview, you will enter this role at Band 3 as a Rotational Pharmacy Assistant.

This position will be suited to experienced Dispensers from community pharmacy who want to take the next step into their career or any Pharmacy Assistants from a hospital pharmacy background. 

Band 2 Pharmacy ATO to Band 3 Rotational Pharmacy Assistant development opportunity:

For those applicants who do not possess an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services and are successful in the interview, you will be offered a Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant position which will be based in our Stores and Distribution areas within Pharmacy. In order for you to progress onto a Band 3 Rotational Pharmacy Assistant position, you will be required to successfully complete our in house Stores and Distribution Training pack (full training will be provided) and we will support you in obtaining an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services. 

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the Band 3 Rotational Pharmacy Assistant role (if you have an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services/equivalent):

Rotating into the following areas of Pharmacy on a rotational basis:

- Dispensary

- Clinical Ward Services

- Stores & Distribution

Main duties of the Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant - Stores & Distribution role (if you do not possess an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services):

1. Be based in the Pharmacy Stores & Distribution areas.

2. Receipting and booking in of Pharmacy deliveries 

3. To ensure all pharmacy goods are stored safely in the correct location in line with stock control principles.

4. To load appropriate stock into the pharmacy robot and assist with troubleshooting basic errors where applicable after completion of appropriate training.

5. To maintain the cold chain of any refrigerated/freezer items and report any breaches of the cold chain to a senior member of the stores team to be investigated.

6. To maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure all equipment is maintained and used in the correct manner following Health and Safety regulations.

7. Top up medications in the Automated Drug Cabinets on the wards.

8. Picking and processing medication requests for hospital ward/clinic areas.

**Note: this role is not a dispensary based role and does not involve dispensing.**

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.